Alapark Events
Park: Cathedral Caverns
Junior Rangers Fly Kites!
When: 07/25/2026 at 01:30 PMMeeting Place: Gift Shop Patio
Decorate and fly your very own kite with us!
Park: Frank Jackson
Junior Rangers: Tracks and Scat!
When: 07/25/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Boat Ramp Pavilion
Learn about the tracks and scat of AL wildlife and complete the Junior Ranger guide with us!
Park: Lake Guntersville
Junior Ranger 101
When: 07/25/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakeside Pavilion
Join the Naturalist to learn what it takes to become an Alabama State Parks Junior Ranger! Fees may apply.
Park: Lakepoint
Sun Printing
When: 07/25/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
Create vibrant sun prints using natural turmeric dye. Arrange leaves and objects to form unique botanical patterns!
Park: Lakepoint
Paint and Sip
When: 07/25/2026 at 05:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Lodge
Join us for a paint and sip at Lakepoint State Park, where you can grab a drink and get creative.
Park: Lakepoint
Alligator Encounter
When: 07/25/2026 at 05:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
Join us at the marina to learn all about alligators and safely spot these amazing lake neighbors!
Park: Lake Guntersville
Sunset Paddle - Single Kayak Rental
When: 07/25/2026 at 06:00 PMMeeting Place: Campground Kayak Launch
Join the Naturalist for a guided paddle! Fees may apply.
Park: Lake Guntersville
Sunset Paddle - Tandem Kayak Rental
When: 07/25/2026 at 06:00 PMMeeting Place: Campground Kayak Launch
Join the Naturalist for a guided paddle! Fees may apply.
Park: Lake Guntersville
Sunset Paddle - No Rental
When: 07/25/2026 at 06:00 PMMeeting Place: Campground Kayak Launch
Join the Naturalist for a guided paddle! Fees may apply.
Park: DeSoto
Fossils, Science, and Dinosaurs: A Journey Through Time
When: 07/25/2026 at 08:00 PMJoin JSU Field School Instructor Christian Braswell on a journey back in time!
Park: Oak Mountain
Moths on the Mountain
When: 07/25/2026 at 08:00 PMMeeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
Celebrate National Moth Week!
Fees may apply.
Park: Joe Wheeler
On the Water- Kayaking
When: 07/26/2026 at 08:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Marina
Let’s discover Joe Wheeler State Park from the water!
Park: Gulf
Guided Beach Walk - Beach Pavilion
When: 07/26/2026 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Beach Pavilion
Meet our Naturalist at the Gulf State Park Beach Pavilion for a guided Beach Walk!
Park: Rickwood Caverns
Alabama Through the Ages: Triassic
When: 07/26/2026 at 10:30 AMMeeting Place: Nature Center
Discover what life was like during the Triassic period!
Park: Oak Mountain
Know Your H2O
When: 07/26/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
Know Your H2O!
Fees may apply.